Poached Eggs
Delicate eggs with silky whites and runny yolks, perfect served on buttered toast or atop fresh salads.
⏱ 10 minServes 2French
Ingredients
- •4 cups water
- •1 tablespoon white vinegar
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •4 large eggs
- •2 slices bread
- •1 tablespoon butter
- •to taste black pepper
Directions
- 1Bring water to a gentle simmer in a shallow saucepan over medium heat and add vinegar and salt.
- 2Toast the bread and spread with butter, then place on serving plates.
- 3Create a gentle whirlpool in the water with a spoon, then carefully slide one egg into the center.
- 4Poach for 3-4 minutes until the white is set but the yolk remains runny, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- 5Repeat with remaining eggs, one at a time.
- 6Place poached eggs on top of buttered toast and season with salt and pepper.
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